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N.C. State Fair

Oct 15 to 25 · N.C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd · Raleigh, NC

Eleven days. Pick a night.

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Before you go
Bags
Any bag is allowed. Clear bags go through a faster line; other bags go to a search line. No weapons, alcohol or glass bottles. Outside food and drinks are OK. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Parking is free on the Fair, Carter-Finley Stadium and Lenovo Center lots. Free shuttle lots: Dogwood (4501 Reedy Creek Rd) and Cardinal (5766 Chapel Hill Rd). Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Gates open at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15 and at 9 a.m. every other day. They close at 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Be inside by 9:45 p.m. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Rideshare and passenger drop-off are at Gate 1, off Hillsborough Street. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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October 2026

Hurricanes vs. Bruins

Tue · 8:00 PM EDT · Lenovo Center · Raleigh, NC
Carolina Hurricanes
Before you go
Bags
Hurricanes and NC State games: only a clutch or wristlet smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Parenting and medical bags are allowed through the X-ray line. Concerts set their own bag rules, so check the event. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Lots surround the arena and open 3 hours before Hurricanes games, 2.5 hours before most other events. Payment is cashless. The price changes by event, and paying ahead costs less. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Doors open one hour before the start for most events. Check the event page for the exact time. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Drop-off and pick-up are at Gate C off Trinity Road, next to Carter-Finley Stadium. From there, take the stairs down and walk to the arena. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli

Sat · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Pay-per-view, for the WBC super middleweight title. Date is from ESPN's schedule, not the promoter's page. U.S. start time not confirmed.

EverywhereBoxing
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NC State vs. California

Sat · Carter-Finley Stadium · Raleigh, NC

Halloween. Kickoff time not set yet.

NC State Wolfpack
Before you go
Bags
One clear bag per person, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a clear 1-gallon freezer bag. A small clutch up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches is also fine. No backpacks, large purses or coolers. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Parking gates open 5 hours before kickoff. Single-game paid lots: Highway 54, Frank Weedon, and CVM Deck/Cardinal Gibbons. Card only. $20 to $90 depending on the lot and the game. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Stadium gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Official page

November 2026

Hurricanes vs. Jets

Sun · 1:00 PM EST · Lenovo Center · Raleigh, NC

Sunday afternoon game.

Carolina Hurricanes
Before you go
Bags
Hurricanes and NC State games: only a clutch or wristlet smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Parenting and medical bags are allowed through the X-ray line. Concerts set their own bag rules, so check the event. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Lots surround the arena and open 3 hours before Hurricanes games, 2.5 hours before most other events. Payment is cashless. The price changes by event, and paying ahead costs less. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Doors open one hour before the start for most events. Check the event page for the exact time. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Drop-off and pick-up are at Gate C off Trinity Road, next to Carter-Finley Stadium. From there, take the stairs down and walk to the arena. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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NC State vs. Duke

Sat · Carter-Finley Stadium · Raleigh, NC

Rivalry game, Military Appreciation. Kickoff time not set yet.

NC State Wolfpack
Before you go
Bags
One clear bag per person, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a clear 1-gallon freezer bag. A small clutch up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches is also fine. No backpacks, large purses or coolers. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Parking gates open 5 hours before kickoff. Single-game paid lots: Highway 54, Frank Weedon, and CVM Deck/Cardinal Gibbons. Card only. $20 to $90 depending on the lot and the game. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Stadium gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Official page

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks

Sat · 8:00 PM EST · Lenovo Center · Raleigh, NC
Carolina Hurricanes
Before you go
Bags
Hurricanes and NC State games: only a clutch or wristlet smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Parenting and medical bags are allowed through the X-ray line. Concerts set their own bag rules, so check the event. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Lots surround the arena and open 3 hours before Hurricanes games, 2.5 hours before most other events. Payment is cashless. The price changes by event, and paying ahead costs less. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Doors open one hour before the start for most events. Check the event page for the exact time. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Drop-off and pick-up are at Gate C off Trinity Road, next to Carter-Finley Stadium. From there, take the stairs down and walk to the arena. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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NC State vs. Syracuse

Sat · Carter-Finley Stadium · Raleigh, NC

Senior Day. Kickoff time not set yet.

NC State Wolfpack
Before you go
Bags
One clear bag per person, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a clear 1-gallon freezer bag. A small clutch up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches is also fine. No backpacks, large purses or coolers. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Parking gates open 5 hours before kickoff. Single-game paid lots: Highway 54, Frank Weedon, and CVM Deck/Cardinal Gibbons. Card only. $20 to $90 depending on the lot and the game. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Stadium gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Official page

Hurricanes vs. Oilers

Sat · 1:00 PM EST · Lenovo Center · Raleigh, NC

Saturday afternoon game.

Carolina Hurricanes
Before you go
Bags
Hurricanes and NC State games: only a clutch or wristlet smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Parenting and medical bags are allowed through the X-ray line. Concerts set their own bag rules, so check the event. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Lots surround the arena and open 3 hours before Hurricanes games, 2.5 hours before most other events. Payment is cashless. The price changes by event, and paying ahead costs less. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Doors open one hour before the start for most events. Check the event page for the exact time. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Drop-off and pick-up are at Gate C off Trinity Road, next to Carter-Finley Stadium. From there, take the stairs down and walk to the arena. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Official page

NC State at North Carolina

Sat · Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill · Durham, NC

The rivalry, in Chapel Hill. Kickoff time not set yet.

Worth the drive · 21 miNC State Wolfpack
Before you go
Bags
Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, including gallon freezer bags, and small clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Two sealed water bottles, 20 oz or less, per person. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Pre-paid public lots through ParkMobile are $35. Cardinal and Jackson decks are game-day only, $40. Parking at the Friday Center is free, with a $10 round-trip shuttle. Official page · checked Sep 27
Doors
Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Gate 5 is for UNC students only; everyone else enters at Gates 1, 2, 3 or 6. No re-entry. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Rideshare drops off and picks up along the South Columbia Street bus lane, between Manning Drive and South Road. It is about a five-minute walk to the stadium. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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December 2026

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March 2027

March Madness in Charlotte

Mar 19 to 21 · Spectrum Center · Charlotte, NC

First and second round games, Friday and Sunday.

Worth the drive · 130 miCollege Basketball
Before you go
Bags
Small bags only: clutches, crossbodies and wristlets up to 5 x 7 x 1.5 inches. This is not a clear-bag policy; the size limit applies to every bag. Diaper and medical bags are allowed after screening. Official page · checked Sep 27
Parking
Park in the garages and decks within a 15-minute walk of the arena. You can reserve a space ahead, or park at a LYNX light rail park-and-ride and take the train. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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April 2027

July 2027

GalaxyCon Raleigh

Jul 29 to Aug 1 · Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Raleigh, NC
Local Festival
Before you go
Parking
Closest public decks are on Lenoir, Davie, Cabarrus and Salisbury streets, all within a block or two. The decks are run separately, so the venue does not post prices. Official page · checked Sep 27
Rideshare
Use the pick-up and drop-off lane at the main entrance on South Salisbury Street. Official page · checked Sep 27

Rules can change. The official page is the final word.

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Official page
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